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Group 089

Division 08 - Other mining and quarrying

This division includes the extraction of salt, ornamental stone, sand, gravel, clay, and other non-metallic minerals. Essentially, any business that extracts mineral resources from the ground that are neither fuels nor ferrous metals falls here. Entrepreneurs operating stone quarries, gravel pits, or salt mines must hold special environmental permits and mining concessions.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Extraction and primary processing of salt (rock salt
  • ✅ sea salt
  • ✅ lake salt) Extraction of ornamental stone and construction materials Extraction of sand
  • ✅ gravel
  • ✅ and clay Exploitation of deposits of gypsum
  • ✅ chalk
  • ✅ shale
  • ✅ and peat Preparation and sorting activities of non-ferrous ores

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Extraction of coal and lignite (Division 05) Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas (Division 06) Extraction of metal ores (Division 07) Deep processing of extractive products (e.g.
  • ❌ manufacture of cement
  • ❌ glass
  • ❌ or ceramics) Support service activities to extraction (exploration and drilling – Division 09)

Subordinate Structure

0891 Extraction of minerals for the chemical industry and natural fertilizers
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0892 Peat extraction
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0893 Extraction of salt
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0899 Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Division 08 - Other Mining and Quarrying

Division 08 of economic activities, known as 'Other mining and quarrying', is one of the oldest branches of industry, with deep roots in Romania's economic history. From salt extraction in the Prahova or Maramureș salt mines to stone quarries in the Carpathian Mountains, this category covers a diverse range of solid mineral resources, excluding fossil fuels and metal ores. In the macroeconomic context, this sector provides essential raw materials for construction, agriculture (salt for de-icing and animal feed), and the chemical industry. The Romanian economy benefits from significant potential in this field, due to varied natural resources and a tradition in extraction. However, entrepreneurs operating here face major challenges: complex mining legislation, obtaining environmental permits, high transport costs, and competition from external markets. Additionally, local communities are often involved in debates over environmental impact, requiring careful management of public relations and sustainability. In the long term, digitalization of extraction processes and the use of eco-friendly technologies can bring a competitive advantage to companies in this sector, which must quickly adapt to European Union requirements on environmental protection and the circular economy.